F-8J CRUSADER 1/32 Plastic Model during the battle of Leyte

during the battle of Leyte Gulf War

and day and night strike missions

After exchanges of fire and despite fatal damage

USS LEXINGTON CV-2 Length overall:270

to be scrapped in 1948

F-8J CRUSADER 1/32 Plastic Model during the battle of LeyteThe F 8 Crusader was one of the first true supersonic carrier based fighter aircraft to be developed. In 1952, the US Navy was modernizing its carrier fighter force. From all the proposals, the new F 8 Crusader stood out and won the competition, it's maiden flight taking place on March 25th 1955. The design of the F 8 was unique in that the pitch of the entire wing could be adjusted in flight (up to +7) to allow for a proper angle of approach at low